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M24.5

Non-Billable (Header)

Contracture of joint

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • contracture of muscle without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
  • contracture of tendon (sheath) without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
  • Dupuytren's contracture (M72.0)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)

Child Codes

M24.50Contracture, unspecified joint
M24.51Contracture, shoulder
M24.52Contracture, elbow
M24.53Contracture, wrist
M24.54Contracture, hand
M24.55Contracture, hip
M24.56Contracture, knee
M24.57Contracture, ankle and foot
M24.59Contracture, other specified joint

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint
└M24.5Contracture of joint

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